The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 September 1912

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    Masthead
    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. 1912 NO. 7,627
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    148 1 Kesults m the S. S. C. Lawn Tennis tournament on page 12. The report of Tambalak Rubber Company appears on page 12. On our inside pages our Scottish letter, and other reading matter. Two aviators m America collided m mid air and one was killed Page 7.
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    INDIFFERENCE.
    878 1 This is the prerogative of the very young. It is of course impossible to be indifferent to everything whatsoever, but the nearest to perfection that Indifference jcancouieis when it discards as uninterI eating the thousand things and one that men count important, and resolves to b e iudifferent to
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      938 1 !!A feature western DR^ri A MOST ENJ »YABLE t«OHB OMMIMMMMM «i lli^r^TiT-^7 J.^^^^i/^8 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH,! I i t^^sss^ ,n srs^ I ro /v G r 1 1 NORTH BRIDOE RO I «J 9-30to11 p.m. V I f w /wo#f i. ™E j TH o^r s F F -r B
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      153 1 (Today's Hfrvcrtiscmcnrs, Notice n Kickshaw trade mark -Page I. Sanatogeu. the great health restorer Page 2. Chinese interpreter wanted for Malacca police station— Page f>. Notice M claims on estate of the late EL I). Lungdou Page 2. .lunora" the great nerve tonic at Garner l^uelrh's Page 7. J)r Morse*s
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      170 1 THE WEEK Tuesday 17th. Hlch Water— 2-3 a.m.. 1-86 p.m. S.V.C. Skirmishing Paradf. Birthday Banquet Johore, Special traiu Tank Singapore Assizes. Road 6 pm. "The Balkan Princess" Vie. Theatre. Wednesday 18th. High Water— 2 .Vi a.m., 2-13 p.m. Moon First Quarter. "Our Miss Qlbte* 1 Vie. Theatre. Thursday 19th. High
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    739 2 Rats, says the I'nited States Consul at Saigon, are responsible for SO per cent, loss on (li^ Cochin Chiua rice crop, the export value of which last yeur was over m\ millions sterling. Infecting the rats with contagious disease has been tried, with moderate success only. A large party of
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    DECREASING NERVE FORCE.
    789 2 How THE WEAKNESS MAY BE OOMPLBTBLI RESTORED. Few conditions are more depressing on the oue hand and irritating on the other, than those which arise from a gradual failing pf nerve force. The unfortunate sufferer feels his strength gradually ebbing away, and is. every day, mure conscious
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      61 2 NEW RECORDS FOX OLD BRING YOUR OLD RECORDS TO US AND WE WILL ALLOW YOU ON THEM IN EXCHANGE FOR NEW ONES ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. W. J. GARCIA, 219, Orchard Road. Pianos bought, sold or exchanged Good prices allowed for old m struments. Cheapest and best stock of Music
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      1393 2 FRED LANDER-^ Notices TURF ACCOUNTANT, NOTICE NOTICE OF REMOVAL. PFNANft AN n mNfiAPORF ls hereb y tf' ven tliat all claims agPinat the r£llliinu i% nM* Jinunrunu, Estate of the late H. D. Langdon, Esquire We have removed from la, Mai.n-ci Street HAS OPENED HIS HOOKS ON must be rendered
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    SCOTTISH LETTER
    1590 3 I c r^om ou* vwn Lumsponaeni,} August 22nd. Mid Lothian is filling the public- miml m the depths of the dull season, Northern journalists may plead guilty to a 'dull or a "holiday," never to silly season." From Edinburgh m the centre to the utmost bounds of Scotland,
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    A FAVOURABLE VIEW.
    235 3 A visit to Poking m the course of his tour through China, has npparently thoroughly convinced the tpeoial corres* pondent of the '"Frankfurter Zeftang" of the large sunount of siucerity and good intention possessed by Young China, lie had interviews with the President and! various BMabetl of
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      302 3 yi I V\jA The Ideal Tonic v"-^\ One dose of 'Van a' is i I sufficient to convince the M_^|_A \fr-JFi convale scent oi* its value. restore vigour to body and brainA TRADE 4 A 5V I yV I MARK JT™\ I N| r~\ BRANO Tonic Wine j ana is
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      61 3 A jolly old person named Gunn. Went boating one day m the sun The craft soon upset the boat mm go wet— For folly this man takes the bun. He shivered with cold and was sick, As a friend flshed him out pretty quick Said Gunn: "Now I'm sure. Woods'
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      220 3 V* ABSOLUTELY 1& PURE GRAND PRIX >w PARIS 1889 >y Q THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd., SOLE IMPORTERS. i^ AVENARIUS' CARBOLINEUM The Famous Wood -Preserver and Ohlendorffs' RUBBER MANURE obtainable from THE SOLE AGEMTS: RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT&Co Messrs CHEE ENG SONS. (Established 1859.) 71, North Bridge Road Civil, Naval, Military Sportng
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    DEAD MURDERERS
    449 4 A Grim Exhibition. New York, Aug 15. M A murderer's body must not be exhibit ed for advertising purposes and cash pay ments, and ought to be buried immedi ately." This decree, which was issued last night by the Health Department of New York, relates to the remains
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    DIVINE DIVISION OF LABOUR
    434 4 "m times of difficulty the people turu to the gods," fo goes a Japanese Baying. .la panese are such firm believers m (he powers of deities that at all times and on the slightest provocation they invoke their assistance. The land is full of temples of
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      63 4 APPOINTMENT H.W. THE KINS. CONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The War Office. The India Office. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. Gf nl~Pr "*v ir T"v ay "£C "C E \l\ H if ifH^^^AUwi I FOR MILK I STAND WITH SAFETY g ij! MILKMAID BRAND. 1 MILKMAID MILK IS
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      56 4 "In a case of a neurasthenic patient who had been under medical treatment for years without perinannet benefit, the effect of glycogen was wonderful. She gained m weight and strength so rapidly, that m twenty years practice, I have never seen such results m so short a time. Easton, U.S.A.
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      711 4 FiPUL ISKij/1 1 11. f S WOMEN'S GREATEST MISFORTUNE. The old saying that "distance lends enchantment" was nevermore aptly to the point than when applied to those people whose breath is laden with evil smelling odours. Many persons appear most attractive I it a distance, hut produce a feeling of
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    SARAWAK.
    486 5 r;'K Daxoki or Aaaomrnox. Vauoc m the M Referee," m the course of an article Concerning Oil "and its value to the maritime trade of the Empire asa fuel touches on the various sources and possible sources of oil supply DOngst the latter he mentions Sarawak, aim makes ihese
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    THE LAPSE OF KISSING.
    213 5 Our ancestors seem to bave been fonder o' ki--in j im we are. la 1 166 a Bohemian uohleman named Leo von Ro/mital visit. <1 and m the .louriml of his Travel" published 1">77 be noted It is the custom then that on the arrival of
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    A STRANGE ACCIDENT.
    167 5 Cobb of Q Ball Bursts. The Time* of Ceylon says Mrs C. lieuham. of N'ewara Eliya ha; been m Colombo for sonic days o\vin« v n distrossiii'4 and curious accident to the latter*! boy, Philip. w&4 about ten yean The youngster was catting open a liquid oored
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    WASTED HOURS.
    235 5 I If the gods to men should give again Tho golden hours wo wasted. Would our hand to the plough be steadier now? Would wo leave the sweets we tasted? The almond tree has hloomed for me, And my June become December;— But the wasted hours are the
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    HYDROPHOBIA IN JERUSALEM.
    149 5 Nkw Oasbs Bvnn Day. According to a Jemsalsss nwi temporary, the plague of hydrophobia seems to be spreading there at an nnpreosdented rate. In spite of precautionary measures taken by the municipality la poisoning all do>;s suspected of rabies, there are people bitten by mad do£s almost
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    COMMAND OF THE SEAS.
    189 5 Pi i i.i \r I'o>itio\. London, Aug. _>_>nd. Tlm l'.>!l Mali Gazette, commenting Dpon the report that Holland Intends to order m (treat Britain lone 17,(<C0 tons "Dreadnoughts" and to arm each of then with :>2 heary Krapp gnus, remarks: "It will mis;' ruble o if
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      1593 5 \j/ SMART SUITINGS _J_._ SMART TAILORING /\l S. IN X )T >^ FOR X^^^i.^kZ THE SMART SET PAINT y J. CROWTHER SHAW, v y >< MERCHANT TAILOR, X ANTICORROSIVE N 30-a, Raffles Piace. S X r exhaustive trials; have proved it to be the best protection !Or iron constructional work
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      313 5 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. A O. str Mini i. IWOflt'im witli tlic -i India ;tt Colombo doe Sept. 20.- Mr. .J. N. Le Don I Per P. A O. str Nyan/.a, toe Sept. V7.~ Mr. A Mr*. l Bntterworth, Mr. it Mrs. C. 11. Niven and child, Messrs \V. L.
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      MARRIAGE.
      22 6 On Aug 12th at Montreal, Canada, Janie. daughter of Mr. H. Melbye, Teluk Anson, Perak, to William Hof)«E, of Innisfail, Canada.
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    The Singapore Free Press. Tuesday, Sept 17, 1912.
    1238 6 The Singapore Free Press. Tuesday, Sept 17, 1912. Here Oiall the Prr.vs tV People T-Rtit ra&lmtala. Unawed by influence am', unbr-b«d by t*m; Here p.it'iot Trutb hei gl'-riou'i pis;rpt» dr»w, Pl*vlii-a to .on Loyalty and La*. If August m the United Kingdom was an M ulster month m the mackintosh
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    892 6 Capt. A. J. Fox is appointed to be Major m the Malay States Volunteer Rifles. Dr. A. J. McClosky is appointed to act as senior health officer, F. M. S., vice Dr. Lucy who goes on twelve months leave. Mr. F. G. Harvey, manager of the Pataling Estate, Selangor, is
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    BANDMANN COMPANY.
    284 6 BAN DM ANN COMPANY. "THB GIKL IN THE T!?W\." There was another large »:ul h:»pny gathering m the Virtorin Tli'.i iast night when the Baudmaua ();»-r. <\mpauy successfully staged The Girl m tin; Train," one of Mr Goorge Ufftfin 1 grt.it est successes. This piece tuM hern play ed m
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    F.M.S. RUBBER EXPORTS.
    54 6 \*(;i >t, 1912 Perak L,OBt t llt; Selanjror 2.0'.0.0.",m Negri Sembilan Mi, HI Taliau^ ."..HOT. Total 3, tii t itl (tons 1.r,.i0>, For Kight Months: Torak 6. Selungor 11,460^117 1 Hfti Sernbilan 3.74 1.279; Pahang 03,441. Total '21.7 M.661 (tons 9,700) against II,Ml v tlf *tona 5.1
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    F.M.S. RAILWAYS.
    63 6 The F.M.S. Kailways are now ."j^y miles m length and th<» capital account stands at 5.j4,264.38N. (Jemas to Somantan. 7"> miles, stands at two millions increase m the year. On the Som.intan Kuala Tembeling line 8$ millions have been spent. The gross earnings were 7 millions. This represents
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    RUBBER AND TIN RETURNS
    88 6 Agents F. \V. Barker and Co. Kapoewas 1911, 3.250 lb Aiir. 1>.:,i)0 7 mos 10,'.)30. Agents Evatt and CO. Mergui 961. 4 mos. 5.230. Tapping stopped part of August on account of rains. Agents (iuthrie and Co. Tenoui HJorneo> 7.820 total < .»,00H against 6 mos.
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    BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.
    46 6 U. B. Para. .July 7,*:, I jgalmj' 7 mos. 4<>,:515. Sekoug, July 7,1.17 7 mos. 40.',<i1. Manchester, June 4,15* 6 mos. 18,966. Saponit.July 9,400 against 5,304 7 mO H *>2.62 G. Heaufort, July IJtl 7 inos. ls.OHl. l.angUon. .July 1,066 four mos. 1,8
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    THE EUROPEAN CHINEE.
    126 6 Some time a R o. Mfl the Tailor m* Cutter." we directed attention to thechanc ed condition of aifairs m Jhina, and the likelihood of a demand for European clothes setting m all over the iff R^. public. It is now reported on reliable authority that the
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    112 6 The Herman Emperor has revived an ancient custom m presenting his sons with swords, suitably inscribed on the bh.de* at the time of the beginning of thoir .nili-' tary or naval duties. o n tho sword to the Crown Prince are engraved words which may be translated, "Heady at aU
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      253 6 THE FAMOUS FRENCH WATER i A Natural Mineral Water, very pleasant to the palate. A certain cure and proventntive for the many complaints arising out of Uric acid troubles, so prevalent m the East. By reason of a mineralizatiou m perfect harmouy with its therapeutical role, the Contrexoville Water regulates
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      51 6 BILLIARDS. THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CUSHION. (Alcock'B Patent with Improvements of John Rob-ris, Retired World's Champion) absolutely THE BEST CUSHION TO DATE FOR ANY CLIMATE. JOHN ROBERTS, 19 10. only obtainable from John Roberts, London REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE EABT C. N. LUMB address: P. 0. Box 41, Penang. show room Raffles Hotel,
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    FOOTBALL AND POLITICS.
    147 7 BRISK FIGHTING AT BELFAST. Many Injured. Recter*B Sehvicb. Kelfast, Sept 15—Fiffcy eight persons nave been sent to Hospital, five wounded with revolver shots, some critically as a result of a riot at Celtic Park Footl.all Club ground on Saturday afternoon. A league match was being played between
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    LABOUR GROWS RESTIVE.
    71 7 Objects to Party's Policy. London, Sept. 10. The results of the recent three corneiyd elections are causing concern m certain sections of the Laboiff* Party, and a branch of the powerful Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants has passed a resolution condemning the action of the Party m
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    AUSTRIA'S PARLIAMENT.
    64 7 London, Sept 16. There was an echo of of the scenes of .Jnue 4th and sth m the Austro- Hungarian Parliament, when M. Lukacs announced that he will submit a bill for providing measures rendering police intervention m Parliament unneces sary. He also intimated that the franchise would
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    DEAR FOOD IN GERMANY.
    30 7 Cheniuit/. Sept 15. The Social Democratic Congress has been opened m the presence of 500 delegates. The dearness of food figures prominently m the discussions, j* >►*♦— <
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    St. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION.
    125 7 the Diamond Jubilee Progiummk. Saturday, Sept. 21st. Thanksgiving Service m the Cathedral of the C.ood Shepherd, 7 a.m. and r>-30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22nd. Pon' leal High Mass. H a.m., Pontifical Vesper, o p.m. Monday, Sept. 2:ir.i. Requiem Mass for deceased teachers and pupils, 7 a.m. Opening
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    NO QUEEN-EMPRESS NOW.
    132 7 A weekly paper, describing the eelebra tion of the anniversary of the Kind's coronation m far away Uurmah, states that at the conclusion of the celebration cheers were heartily given for the KingEmperor and the Queen-Empress." If this be the cuse (sajl the "Gentlewoman"), it is one
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    "WRITER'S CRAMP" A MISNOMER.
    157 7 Biological tests by scientists at the London Hospital show that writer's cramp" and other similar states of apparent muscular paralysis are actually due not to the tiring of the muscles, but to brain fag. It appears that the particular part of the brain which controls special
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    GYP THE BLOOD.
    99 7 MODERN DETECTIVE STORY. Arrested at Afternoon Tea. Keoter's Sebvicr. New York, Sept 13.- The arrest of Gyp the Blood and his companion, suspected of complicity m the murder of Kosenthal the New York informer, reads like a detec tive romance. The wives of the men were persistently
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    AUSTRALIA'S RAILWAYS.
    46 7 AUSTRALIA' S RAILWAYS. Linking East and West. London, Sept, 15. -An Adelaide message says Lord Dennmn has turned the Mrst sod of the Port Augusta Kalgoorlie railway. The King sent a message emphasisiug the importance of this great national enterprise. The Imperial (ioverumeut also telegraphed congratulations.
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    EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY
    35 7 Constantinople, Sept. 10th. There weie four slight shocks of earthquake yesterday noon, lasting altogether 95 seconds. The population were with m panic and many families camped m the opeu all night long.
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    AMERICA WINS PALMA TROPHY.
    35 7 Ottawa, Sept. |fi.- America has won the Pal ma Trophy (fifteen shots at 80U, 900 and 1,000 yards, teams of eight* scoring 1,7 20. Canada made 1.712. both being world's records.
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    EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS ENDS.
    34 7 Vienna, Sept. I<>. The Kucharistic Congress ended here with a great religious procession through Ihe streets m which the Emperor and the Royal family took part. They received a great welcome
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    FATAL AIR COLLISION.
    54 7 Chicago, Sept 15.--The aviators Mestache itud (iill while racing collided seventy five feet m the air and full to the ground. (iill was killed. H.M.S. "TALBOT" REFLOATED. London, Sept 16.- H.M.S. Talbot has been towed otf the b;i.uk on which she' stranded m the Sup/. Canal, after
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    PANAMA CANAL OPENING.
    24 7 Washington. Sept. IS.— It. is ofieiftllj stated that the Panama Canal will be oper.ed to trullic m the autumn of 1918. > <
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    THE SULTAN OF JOHORE'S BIRTHDAY.
    64 7 The guests from Singapore for the dinner given by H. H. the Stiltan of •lohore are informed that the special train for Woodland* will leave Tank Boad this evening at p.m. 11. E. the Governor, after arrival at the I>t;um, will invest the lion ble
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    ATTACKED BY BEES.
    265 7 Pajm L BZFBBIBICI ok a Plantkk AKD his Wn When Mr. and Mrs. Vinen, of Mandara Xewera estate, Ceylon, were out walking oue Sunday morning m company with their little daughter, they were suddenly attacked by ji ■warm of bees. Their little daughter ran on ahead and
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    TANGLIN CLUB.
    364 7 Debentures to be Raised. A special general meeting of the members of the Tanglin Club was held at the Singapore Cricket Club yesterday afternoon, to consider and if approved to pass the following resolution:—" That the committee be aud they are hereby authorised to raise a sum not
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    PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.
    235 7 The children of tin? School had a great time on Saturday atieruoon when they were entertained by Miss Keasberry at WboJMgh, Serangoon Koad. The charms of a merry go round, Aunt Sally, football, racing, etc. etc. with the addition of tea eako, ices and other edibles m
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    "WATERWITCH" FUND.
    213 7 In aid of those \vl:o lost all their belongings by the sinking of H.M.S. Waterwitch on Sept 1. Amount already acknowledged 11,258 A. It. Linton 10 Tor .1. llulcy Siinner M 29 The following boys from the Commercial Class, Uuiil.'s Institution were, success ful at a shorthand Examination
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      ILLEGAL TONTINES.
      693 7 To The Editor, Sir, The public and Government should take notice that illegal Associations or trade combinations have been prevailing m the Straits Settlements and many other places which are populated with Chinese, especially Cantonese. The Cantonese are, as a rule, m the habit of forming a certain
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    PRINCE SURPRISES THIEF.
    189 7 JYinro Louis of OrlaUM-BragAßU, son of the Comte il'Eu, who is the Pretender to the Throne of Brazil, m the Chateau d*Eo, captured a burglar who was attempting to cany off the Imperial CTOWQ of Bru/il ami a second gold crowu, which ho had just stolen from
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    40 7 Mr. A. Montor of 52 Devonshire Road has reported to the police the theft from his house of a light brown alpaca suit made m Vienna, a pair of shoes and a cheap watch to the total value of »57.
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      44 7 Grimaulfg Skin Soap, so justly renowned for its cleansing and curative properties m re moving dobie's itch, &c, prevents all skin diseases: it is nice to use, has a most refreshing smell and should always be used m hot countries m washing and shaving.
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      238 7 ROBINSON^ Co. SPECIAL SALE OFFER. Just Unpacked. 50 Smart. I Ready to Wear Hats. NEW AND EXCLUSIVE STYLES. Marked at Special Low Sale Prices to Clear ROBINSON Co. We have received new stocks of the following Well-known Dutch Cigars. Justus van Maurick, Amsterdam Bismarcks mi n boxes of 25 2-25
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    MAP MAKING IN NIGERIA.
    370 8 8:30,000 Milks to be Suhveyed m 25 Years. A map which will take twenty live years to make aud which cannot be finished until a30,000 square miles of territory have been surveyed such is the task of the Southern Nigeria Survey, which two >ears ago extended
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      225 8 jyCold». A>;iraa.BrcDcb: 1. f. -^rz S Lunx trouble* quitW:y curtu I BALSAM I I ANISEED I -^m Of all rhuiaini ff~and Stores. jf CELESTINS VICHY TABLE WATER. This most celebrated and incomparable table water m order to meet the rising de—.and.s of the public has been now introduced here iv
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      2347 8 engush^soss Shipping Shipping j Shipping Shipping inpi^up^woon, BRITISH INDIA S. N. Ck)., Ltd *■*> "I"_3P H.T < WX, W T^ O f% FORMERLY ASSISTANT MASTER, FOU I^l i^C I^E__l __k WiJ XT ft H ™™«^™m *^i.«.s. Penangj Rangoon and calcutta j^| j^ j^_ b \^m |j I r. QL \J.
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      1642 9 Toyo Kisen Kaisha H mbu ttr|r LIne; wNK^wA^itdJCHARTERED *B A N j^"^™ m (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) t-mggHm**.* srecl4L '™p~ ceAlllm .f India Australia and Chi... ASSURAHCE *>-. I AND COMBINED SERVICE i^SS?" IMMUIB nmi mnu. HMm> JSS,"?™" I Western Pacific Railway Co. teSr-^T 2S3S? T HK Kr SBSIBSteT ffiS
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    THE LIBRARY MANIA.
    539 10 The last decade has witnessed an extra ordinary growth m the number of public libraries throughout the country (says the M Bellman (U.S.A.). In the smallest rural town, where all tl^e shops appear to have been built m a night, and the richest inhabitant lives m a
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      302 10 /^k I WATERBURYS METABOLIZED CW I GOD LIVER OIL COMPOUND $H fi Finest Norwegian COD LI VEB OIL, changed S^ -^flb&K by the latest scientific process to a form -^-Ai.WßtiStfKßtbL allowing perfect assimilation. £> With Creosote and Guaiacol, two valuable JT" 9 gerinicidal and anti-tubercular agents. Wateibury't H cMS&Jm I
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      67 10 Tho Frcneh Medical Profession rely on Santal Midy to cure chronic bronchitis, kiilnt y :iutl bladder trouble, us well as di* charts from t he urinary organs. 1 I BOOMING i brirtof ipdl THE D ISTILLERS Company I imited, t H brands ot— J^^ ljlr(!cs WM-^ Capl|a| eßpl(>^ M m
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      269 10 J NRY SSMPSON&C!: TheßlM Funn^ of iteamen sailing from Glas^.u and .v Liverpool to the Eastern and Pacific Ports, as well as South Afri< J^^Ce3^U^M€^ Australia, and other important markets of the world, aiv tin r^*J^ Jk lar^ ost carriers of whisky from Scotland, It was, therefore, approM\J^^lil\\ '-I Pliat
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    SHARES.
    994 11 UftT. 18BUH.. FMD. LABT Dj? BurKJKM SMLbBBa «5.000 2s ti Allagar 8* Qmi a v 30,000 1 I Butu Caves 40% int £13 0 0 is i? n 80,000 1 i Ratu Tiga (Selangor, 25% Si? 2 i* J 100,000 I l Bukit Kajang 15% int I 2 fi
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    EXCHANGE.
    68 11 (COBRBCTBD DP TO Sept. 16.) Bank 4 m's 2-4 932 m demand 2-4 1-lft Private credits 8 m/i 2-4 r credits 6m s 2-4 i France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 286$ India, T. T. 174 Hongkong, demand I2f°o Yokohama, demand ius Java, demand 1404 Bangkok, demand 64f Sovereigns,
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    NEXT MAILS DUE.
    106 11 From Europe.— TVr I\ O. China with mails up to 3(Jth ultimo, due Sept 20. From China.— l'er P. O. India due Sent 19. London Mails Despatched. Left. Due. Ari.ivld. P. &O. Autf 9 Bepfl I Bepl N. D. L. Aug 13 Si-pttt s t .,i h
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      1190 11 VESSELS IN POET. Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For W bin Makut Siam g'boat 700 Nai Tiep Bangkok, 10-9 S. Consul G. of Siam Tromp H.I.N.M. cru 5300 Bandman Batavia, 13 9 M'cassar 1* Steamers Nat. Tonnage Master From Consignees For Aska Brit 148 Redfearn C'cutta, 27 A G
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    TAMBALAK RUBBER ESTATES.
    775 12 The following is the Directors' report to 1 the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting on September 2:». Accounts. The net profit for the period, after making due allowance for depreciation and making a liberal alloca- I tion of weeding and general charges, is $29,071.30
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      YESTERDAY'S PLAY.
      233 12 Veteran's Double Handicap. Addie and Robertson owe I beat Sir A. Young and Hon. F. J. Pigott scr, 6—2. 6—2. Woollcombe and Hendry scr. beat R. Scoular and H. T. White, 1, 6—2, I—6, 6—2. A. Class Singles. C. R. a'B. Terrell owe 4 beat A. R. Linton,
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      TODAY'S TIES.
      119 12 I'JIAMI'IONSHir. Capt. Pinches v C. F. .1. Green I". Moding v S. B. Henson. C. Class BIKOLBS. C. H. Soper owe 2 v I'termark, 2. C. Challeu, I v Dr. MacDougall scr. H. R. Herasted scr. v Dr. Chill scr. Nl.Wt OMKHS H\Ni)l< \l\ F. W. Hilton scr.
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    Garrison Golf Club.
    89 12 Men's Monthly Mki>al SBPTEMBBB. Major R. C. Morris 7 6 7;j Mr. C. F. Green Bl 4 77 Major E. Henderson s:, 7 78 Major B. R. Dennis > 11 79 Mr. H. W. Firmstone u\ 10 Hi Mr. P. F. David 91 10 HI Colonel I.
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    YIN SHIELD COMPETITION.
    127 12 A special general meeting of the Straits Chinese Football Association was held at the Chinese Volunteer Club, on Friday afternoon, the 13th instant. Mr. Gan Hock Chuan presided there were representatives and members of all the affiliated Clubs. The drawing for the Dr. Yin Shield took place
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    "BLUE FEMALES."
    112 12 "BLUE FEMALES. The Insurance Act has given great prominence to friendly societies m general. Some of these, both approved and otherwise, have titles that seem to have been invented by a comic -song writer. There is, for instance," a Grand Order of Loyal Caledonian Corks (what is a Caledonian Cork
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    A SOLOMON'S JUDGMENT.
    672 12 The Native Court was m a grave quandary. It had gone down one lave of evidence and found that it ended m a culde sac and up another only to find that it opened out into a trackless jungle. Wherefore the Court heaved a deep sigh, pushed
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    THE ALL RED ROUTE.
    249 12 On Aug. 20th, was launched the "Niagara, a vessel intended for service between the three Dominions of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and forming, therefore, the last link m the All Red Route. Mr. Borden had much to say on the enterprise of Scotsmen. He declared
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    57 12 Gurubathem Thason Edward, of 237, Serangoon Road, au Indian medical student, appeared before Mr. E. L. Talma, second magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of causing death by a rash act by administering an overdose of tincture of opium to an Indian woman named Valima. Police inspector Lucas of Kandang Kerbau
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    474 12 The port of Madras is declared infected owing to the existence of cholera. The British steamer Gowanburn discharges a cargo of Japanese coals at the wharves. The local steamers Circe and "ipoh" were at the wharves yesterday Monday) bunkering. The M. M. Co's steamer M Haiphong which arrived
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    88 12 Yesterday morning it was discovered that a theft had been committed m the Rattles Museum and that the replica of EL H. the Sultan of Perak's regalia, four pieces, was missing. The replica is electroplate and is only valued at SI 7 and the thief or thieves must haw !m-oii
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      44 12 Malinaneh, a French policeman who passing through Singapore with his wife, has informed the police that Madame Malmaneh, after washing her hands, forgot two rings valued at $150 m the lavatory at the Hotel de 1' Europe. On returning shortly afterwards the rings had
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      281 12 CLEARANCES. [Nationality British if not specified.] Sept 16 R. S. Baroo, Dm. Mahmoot, Rhio Sri Muar, Hudson, Muar and Malacca Kaka, C<x)k, Malacca and Muar Perak, I'pton, T. Anson via ports Taroha, Addenbrooke, N'patatn via ports Lai Sang, Tadil, Penaug C'catta Sappho. Dun, P S'ham via j>ort8 Hector, Kilinondsoa. Chemulpo
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